Big Sur to Pomona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

275.5 miles 443.3 km · straight line
344.3 miles estimated 554.1 km · driving distance
6h 56min estimated drive time
$33 - $41 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
123° ESE bearing direction

How far is Big Sur from Pomona?

The distance from Big Sur to Pomona is 275.5 miles (443.3 km) as the crow flies. Pomona is located ESE of Big Sur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 344.3 miles, taking about 6h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Big Sur and Pomona. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Big Sur to Pomona

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 56min $33 - $41 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 19min $28–$52* Budget
Train ~6h 35min $41–$121* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Sur & Pomona

Quick Facts

Big Sur
36.27°N, 121.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
152m elevation
Pomona
34.06°N, 117.75°W
America/Los_Angeles
259m elevation
Explore more routes from Pomona

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 92 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 90.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients